Reagan Foundation Enters Controversy Over Trump's Tariff Policies
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute has become embroiled in a controversy surrounding a Canadian government advertisement that allegedly misused the 40th president's words to criticize President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
According to reports by Bill Barrow and Thalia Beaty, the ad, purchased by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, featured portions of a 1987 Reagan speech on trade, in which he questioned the wisdom of using tariffs as economic policy.
The foundation stated that the ad misused "selective audio" of the former president.
President Trump cited the foundation in his own social media critique, threatening to stop all trade with America's northern neighbor and blasting the ad as unduly interfering in U.S. affairs.
The Reagan Foundation's decision to enter the fray has drawn a mix of blowback and praise, with the circumstances surrounding their involvement remaining unclear.
Author's Summary: Reagan Foundation criticizes Canadian ad for misusing Reagan's words.
- The ad was purchased by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
- The ad featured portions of a 1987 Reagan speech on trade.
- President Trump threatened to stop all trade with Canada in response to the ad.